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With more than 60 years at the heart of the sailing industry, Hyde Sails has built a reputation for producing high-performance and high quality sails. But there is far more to Hyde than sails alone.

A 12-boat D-Zero fleet gathered at Aberdeen & Stonehaven Yacht Club over the weekend of 15-16 August for the club’s Open Regatta, with six races completed across two days of close racing, strong tidal conditions, and excellent hospitality ashore.

Australian marine distributor BLA (Boating Lifestyle Adventure) has received the Boating Industry Association’s annual Sustainability in the Boating Industry Award for its work on marine pollution prevention. The award was presented during a BIA hospitality event at the Sydney Boat Show at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. The annual award recognises businesses committed to sustainable…

The 2026 IOCA UK Optimist National Championships brought together some of the country’s most talented young sailors for five days of competitive racing in the stunning setting of Largs, Scotland.

Automotive detailing manufacturer, Gtechniq, has expanded its marine care offering with the launch of its RIB Care range, a cleaning and protection system developed for rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). The range comprises two products: Gtechniq RIB Cleaner and Gtechniq RIB Protector, intended as a two-step cleaning and protection system for inflatable boat tubes. During use, RIBs…

Technical sailing apparel brand Henri Lloyd will support the next generation of offshore sailing talent through a new partnership with MerConcept’s development programme, Upwind. The brand has been revealed as the official clothing partner of Upwind, the new offshore sailing development programme created by MerConcept. Founded by François Gabart, Vendée Globe winner and the fastest…

This year’s J70 Regatta run by Bembridge SC coincided with the second day of the Club Regatta for the second year running. Certainly makes it busier on the Committee Boat and also on the launches getting everyone out to their boats at low water!

After the fun of the Club’s Cadet Week, it was time for more open competition of Kippford Week. With crews travelling to Kippford from as far as Aberdeen and the English Midlands, they joined the locals on Sunday 8th for the week’s briefing.

49 Dragons from 12 nations have gathered in Cowes for the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix. Four days of racing for the championship commence tomorrow, Tuesday 18 August, but the event kicked off with a very special one-off celebration race.

Emirates Team New Zealand wrapped up a two week long test block in Auckland on Saturday – enjoying a near optimal weather window.